Central Elementary

After attending CES's Fall Festival, Mrs. Bynum's homeroom students spent time making a fall craft. The students enjoyed making their scarecrows. There may have been some mishaps along the way, but all had fun!

We are so grateful for our amazing Central staff! Your dedication, consistency, and passion for teaching make a real difference every day. Thank you for all you do for our students and school community!
Congratulations to this week’s You Win the Week recipients! Thank you for going the extra mile for our students. This week’s winners are proudly sponsored by Greg Rich and Associates.

🍫 National Chocolate Day Meets Economics 🍫 In celebration of National Chocolate Day, our SAGE students put their creativity and business skills to the test! Each student was challenged to create a brand-new chocolate product and deliver a professional marketing pitch. Their projects included: 🍬 A unique chocolate creation (flavor, shape, or concept) 🎯 Target audience identification 💬 Catchy slogan and brand name 🎁 Custom wrapper design 🌱 Ingredient selection 💡 A focus on Creativity, Sustainability, or Health Students pitched their chocolate innovations, applying key economic principles like marketing, supply and demand, and consumer appeal. What a sweet way to learn economics! Check them out her https://magnoliaschools-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/cassidy_smith_magnoliaschools_net/EhUO1g21HORGu-i2npglffUBgSYoE9Dpq5J6VeW1z3XBkg?e=jVTdrf

Central students, don't forget to show off your creativity and enter your pumpkins in the Central Pumpkin Shine Contest.
* Pumpkin Drop-Off is October 29, 2025
* No carved pumpkins (paint and decorations only)
* One pumpkin per student
Winners will be announced on October 31, 2025!

There will be an informational parent meeting for Magnolia students in grades 5 - 12 interested in the Magnolia Trap Team.
DATE: November 4, 2205
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: Asbury Methodist Church

Reminder: Fall Break is October 10 - 17, 2025. Students will return to school on October 20, 2025. Enjoy your break!!!

🔴Picture Day: Wednesday, October 8
🔴Order on mylifetouch.com or bring completed flyer with correct cash or check
🔴Picture money will not be collected in the school office
🔴Picture Day ID: EVTZM2D98.
🔴Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping
🔴Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com

Check out our Newsletter. Important upcoming dates can be found in the newsletter, too!!
https://central.magnoliaschools.net/o/central/article/2464947

It was a special morning at Central, as parents helped to recognize and celebrate our highest achievers on the 2025 ATLAS Summative Test.
Congratulations to the following students who received certificates (and cool sunglasses and panther bag) either for second highest growth and highest growth or second highest score or highest score in tested subject areas math, science, and reading.
Current Sixth graders: Jaylon Harper, Zariah Coleman, Mister Penick, Antonio Nguyen, Skylar Scott, Kiara Harris-Young, Braylon Brown, Egypt Hatter, and Parker Nichols.
Current Fifth graders: Nariah Hughes, Mackenzie Wade, Jaxon Crisp, Ma'Kayla Curry, Valeria Herrera Leon, Case Withey, Juan Castillo, Josie Woolfley, Chase Dunn, Sawyer Black, Samar Bachri, and Jaci Estep.
Current Fourth graders:
Jane Morris, Ryder Bingle, Emerald Jeter, Josie Hughes, Emily Boothe (not pictured), and Baylor Coleman.

Central students will not receive a printed copy of the Central Handbook, but it can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

https://aptg.co/Gm3VNB

Teachers are reviewing the handbook with students this week, but we ask that you familiarize yourself with the rules, policies, and procedures of Central!!!

Our students recently took the ATLAS Interim assessments, and they showed remarkable growth. We are so proud of all of our students. Summative testing will start in just a few weeks, and we cannot wait to see how well our students perform!

Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/MagnoliaSchs71753 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure. The first 48 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun

Today, we are featuring 3rd grades "adopted" animals, Buck and Sophie from CCAPS!! Just a reminder, Thursday, February 27, 2025 will be our last day to collect food for the animals during our Central Has Heart for CCAPS month. If you can send dog/puppy food, cat/kitten food, or treats for dogs or cats with your child, or drop it off at the front office, we would certainly appreciate your helping us give back to the community.

If you would like to purchase a Central Yearbook or shop the Book Fair, you can do both of those during conferences tonight (February 20, 2025) from 3:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, February 20, 2025, 3:30 - 6:30, by appointment only. If you have not received conference information, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.

Today, February 19, 2025 Magnolia School District will run a normal schedule.

Central Elementary School Collects $1,692.96 benefiting The CALL for Columbia and Lafayette County. https://www.magnoliaschools.net/article/1961161

STEM NIGHT is one week away!! Join us NEXT Tuesday at Panther Arena for a fun family night of STEM Activities!! #winforkids #itsagreatdaytobeapanther

Albemarle Foundation Donates 50 Science Kits to Central Elementary School The Albemarle Foundation recently donated 50 hands-on science kits to Central Elementary School, providing an exciting new resource for students to explore the wonders of science. Kimberly Jones (left) and Kodi Bane (right) presented the kits to Rachel Allhands, the school’s Math/Science Facilitator, alongside four enthusiastic fifth-grade students. Also present for the occasion was Sonya Russell, the district's Math/Science Coordinator. The hands-on kits, designed to engage young learners in practical science activities, will be a valuable tool for fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry among Central Elementary’s students. The donation reflects the Albemarle Foundation’s commitment to supporting education and enriching learning experiences for students in the community.